Sonas Nursing Home are currently recruiting for the role of Physiotherapist at Sonas Nursing Home Carrick On Suir, Carrickbeg, Carrick On Suir, Co. Tipperary.

We are seeking energetic individuals who would like to work as part of a great team

Benefits of working for Sonas Nursing Homes:

• Career Progression
• Training and Development Provided
• Induction Training Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Fortnightly pay
• Free Meals
• Employee Wellbeing initiative
• Discounted supplier Arrangements

Role Summary: The purpose of the Physiotherapist is to work in partnership with colleagues and residents to enable residents to achieve and maintain optimal function and independence. Deliver a high standard of care and ensure all physio practices reflect the privacy, dignity and respect of our residents and underpins all the basic values that contribute to an excellent quality of life. Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary teams to assess, monitor and record new and existing resident’s physical abilities in their individual care plans.
• Create individual physio charts for each residents and update when required.
• Liaise and update all staff members, residents and healthcare professionals on the resident’s individual requirements.
• Deliver physiotherapy to colleagues as and when required by the business.
• Coordinate, facilitate and amend Moving and Handling Training when required.
• Deliver a high standard of care and ensure all physio practices reflects the privacy, dignity and respect of our residents and underpins all the basic values that contribute to an excellent quality of life and independence.
• Promote through high standards of professional practice, a caring environment which is conducive to the physical, emotional, social and spiritual individual needs of the residents.
• Promote, encourage and practice the ethos of person-centred care.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.
• Complete and report on internal audits and assist the management team during external audits/inspections.
• Must be available to work various days and weekend shifts when required.

Education & Qualifications:

• Third Level Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Must be registered with CORU.
• Current and valid Infection Control, Manual and Resident Moving & Handling, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).

Skills & Experience:

• Experience of modern therapeutic procedures in the care and rehabilitation of older people.
• Proven physio competence in the care of older people.
• Possess a high regard for and practice good health and safety procedures at all time
• Passionate about delivering outstanding care to older people.

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as our Physiotherapist please click 'Apply’ now.

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

Sonas is an Equal Opportunities Employer.